Asa Butterfield

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Name:
Asa Butterfield
Real name:
Asa Bopp Farr Butterfield
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Birth date:
(28 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
Height:
6'0 ft ()
Weight:
152 lb (69 kg)
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Biography of Asa Butterfield

Asa Butterfield is a British actor who started his career incredibly young. He first broke through with his starring role in the drama "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas." Soon after, he worked with acclaimed directors like Martin Scorsese and Tim Burton. After the release of "Hugo," "Ender's Game," and "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children," he earned recognition as one of Britain's most promising young stars, alongside Tom Holland. But his biggest breakthrough came with the starring role in Netflix's hit series "Sex Education."
Actor Asa Butterfield
Actor Asa Butterfield

Childhood and Early Roles

Asa Butterfield was born in London. The middle child of Sam Butterfield and Jacqueline Farr, Asa's older brother is named Morgan, and his younger sister is Loxie. His father works as an advertising copywriter, designer, and mobile app developer, while his mother is a psychologist.
Asa Butterfield with his father
Asa Butterfield with his father
Asa's childhood was anything but ordinary—his natural talent and charisma caught filmmakers' attention early on.
Asa Butterfield with his elder brother and newborn sister
Asa Butterfield with his elder brother and newborn sister
Asa always loved performing, whether on stage or in theater productions. Both his parents and teachers recognized his natural abilities. In primary school, he became a regular member of The Young Actors Theatre in Islington, taking on his first stage role at just 7 years old.

Asa made his television debut at age 9. In 2006, he landed his first role in the drama "After Thomas," which tells the story of the complex yet touching relationship between parents, an autistic child, and his dog.
Young Asa captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of viewers
Young Asa captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of viewers
The following year, Butterfield joined a new project, the film "Son of Rambow." He played the role of Brethren Boy, the narrator, telling the story of two friends who decide to shoot a sequel to the legendary movie "Rambo: First Blood" using a simple camcorder.
A scene from the movie 'Son of Rambow'
A scene from the movie 'Son of Rambow'
2008 became a pivotal year in the young actor's career when Mark Herman cast Asa Butterfield in the lead role for the drama "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas".
"The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" - Asa Butterfield's breakthrough film
"The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" - Asa Butterfield's breakthrough film
In this film, Butterfield showcased the full range of his acting abilities. He portrayed Bruno, a trusting and sweet boy who witnesses the life of Jews in a concentration camp as the son of a Nazi officer. This child saw the world through sincere and naive eyes; he wasn't afraid of the concentration camp because he didn't understand the boundless horror happening inside it. Among the camp's inmates, Bruno found a friend in a boy named Shmuel (Jack Scanlon).
Asa Butterfield and Jack Scanlon - The Boy In The Striped Pajamas
This film earned Asa Butterfield the love of viewers and high praise from critics. For his role as Bruno, they nominated him for the British Independent Film Award as the most promising newcomer.
The film's ending leaves a lasting impression
The film's ending leaves a lasting impression
Thanks to his stunning success, numerous offers from talented directors poured in for Asa. In 2008, the young actor appeared in the series "Merlin", playing the role of Mordred, a mysterious silent youth who communicates with other wizards through telepathy.
Asa Butterfield as Mordred in 'Merlin'
Asa Butterfield as Mordred in 'Merlin'
Despite his success, Asa didn't always envision a future in acting:
I never thought I'd continue acting in films. I didn't think I'd be an actor when I grew up. I wasn't obsessed with theater from a young age and didn't have a particular passion for it, which I believe actually worked in my favor because I didn't worry too much about it.

Career Highlights

In 2010, Asa Butterfield landed the role of young Ben Talbot in the supernatural film "The Wolfman" (a remake of the 1941 movie). While critics gave it mixed reviews, the movie found success with genre fans. That same year, the talented actor appeared in the comedy "Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang," playing Norman Green, the eldest son of the Green family. In 2011, Butterfield was cast in the adventurous film "Hugo" directed by the brilliant Martin Scorsese. Asa played Hugo Cabret, a clever and endearing boy who sets out to uncover a major secret about his father's legacy, embarking on a dangerous journey of discovery.
Asa Butterfield on Hugo
The film received multiple awards, including a Golden Globe, and was nominated for 11 Oscars, winning five mainly for its visual achievements.

In 2013, the sci-fi movie "Ender's Game" was released, where Asa played the lead role. His character, Ender Wiggin, is chosen to train at a rigorous military academy. Working alongside Harrison Ford, he's tasked with leading a powerful army to defend Earth from alien invaders.
In "Ender's Game," Asa Butterfield portrayed a strategic military leader
In "Ender's Game," Asa Butterfield portrayed a strategic military leader
In 2014, Butterfield delivered a standout performance as Nathan in "X+Y." The following year, he took on the role of Jude in the drama "Ten Thousand Saints,", a young man grappling with his drug-addicted friend's death, his father's estrangement, and the pregnancy of his friend's girlfriend.
Asa Butterfield in 'Ten Thousand Saints'
Asa Butterfield in 'Ten Thousand Saints'
Fall 2016 brought one of the year's most anticipated films, "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children." Based on Ransom Riggs' novel, it was directed by Tim Burton, who assembled a cast of distinctive and eccentric actors, including Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Eva Green, Allison Janney, and Samuel L. Jackson. Asa played one of the lead characters, Jacob Portman, a young man with the unique ability to sense, see, and even communicate with Hollows.
'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children': Asa Butterfield as Jake
'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children': Asa Butterfield as Jake
Also in 2016, Peter Chelsom's "The Space Between Us" hit theaters. Once again, Asa Butterfield's character takes center stage. His character, Gardner Elliot, is the first human born on Mars. His mother died during childbirth, and he was raised by 14 colonists. After corresponding with a girl from Colorado, Gardner decides to travel to Earth. He starred alongside "Tomorrowland" actress Britt Robertson.
The Space Between Us - Trailer
2018 saw the release of several Asa Butterfield films, including "Time Freak" and "Slaughterhouse Rulez." Around the same time, he started working on the Netflix teen series "Sex Education". Asa stars as Otis Milburn, the son of sex therapist Jean Milburn. In the story, high schooler Otis, armed with extensive knowledge about sex from his therapist mother, starts offering paid sex advice to his classmates.
Asa Butterfield And Gillian Anderson Talk About 'Sex Education'
The first season of the series, which premiered in 2019, received high ratings. Critics praised its honest approach to teenage sexuality and sex education. The cast equally impressed. Otis's mother, Jean, was played by Gillian Anderson. The rest of the characters were portrayed by young actors, including Emma Mackey and Ncuti Gatwa, among others. For many cast members, this marked their acting debut.
Following the show's massive success, it was renewed for a second season that premiered in 2020. The show's success opened even more doors for Asa's film career.

In 2019, the movie "Greed" premiered, in which Asa played Finn. He also appeared in the series "50 States of Fright". In 2022, the actor starred in the comedy "Flux Gourmet" and the British horror film "Choose or Die", while continuing his role in "Sex Education".

Asa Butterfield's Personal Life

While filming with Burton, Asa's relationship with co-star Ella Purnell became a paparazzi magnet. The pair openly showed their affection, but announced their split in 2016 — and promptly scrubbed all their couple photos from social media. Many fans suspected the whole thing was just a publicity stunt designed to promote the film and mess with the press.
Asa Butterfield and Ella Purnell
Asa Butterfield and Ella Purnell
Rumors also swirled about Asa having feelings for Hailee Steinfeld, though nothing was ever confirmed.
Asa Butterfield and Hailee Steinfeld on the set of Ender's Game
Asa Butterfield and Hailee Steinfeld on the set of Ender's Game
In 2021, Asa was rumored to be dating actress Mimi Keene, his co-star from "Sex Education." Since they played a couple in season three, fans might've gotten their wires crossed about what was real versus reel. But there was nothing romantic going on behind the scenes. When pressed about his love life, Asa kept things mysterious: "I won't tell. Let them guess."
Asa Butterfield and Mimi Keene in 'Sex Education'
Asa Butterfield and Mimi Keene in 'Sex Education'
In his downtime, he's into reading, gaming, and playing squash. He's also picked up piano and drums, plus he's got a pretty decent singing voice.
Asa's a cat dad at home and loves showing off his feline friends to his Instagram followers.

Asa Butterfield Now

In 2023, the fourth and final season of "Sex Education" was released. Butterfield saw the conclusion of the show as an opportunity for a fresh start:
I would've been happy to wrap after four seasons. I genuinely love this series — it's positively impacted so many people and helped launch so many careers. But all good things must end. With shows, you always worry they'll overstay their welcome, but I'm confident that won't happen here.
Though he's become synonymous with socially awkward, endearing characters thanks to "Sex Education," Asa's eager to explore his dark side as a full-blown villain. He got that chance in the 2023 horror flick "All Fun and Games," playing troubled teen Marcus who becomes possessed by an ancient demon and forces his family into deadly games.
All Fun And Games Trailer

Asa Butterfield: latest news and articles

  • This young actor has a strange hobbies. It`s difficult to imagine Asa Butterfield reading books in his free time...
    2021-05-18 21:08:37
  • Probably Asa Butterfield can be a permanent actor of Tim Burton and can play a few great character in his good movies.
    2021-04-20 18:51:50
  • When I was watching `The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas` all the time I was supporting Bruno like he was my relative. I think it`s one of the best roles he played.
    2021-02-23 16:58:11
  • After all, in `Ender`s Game` Asa Butterfield could break the image of pretty boy from other previous works and he was able to play commander. What a great transformation!
    2021-02-15 22:28:52
  • I adore Asa Butterfield in `Miss Peregrine`s Home for Peculiar Children`. His character Jake is amazing!
    2021-01-09 15:45:31
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